The beauty of this appetizer is that it doesn't require any cooking! All you need are room-temperature ingredients: deli meats, cheeses, vegetables, and some lettuce, and you'll have...
Canapé recipes
This section features various canapé recipes. These dishes include small snacks, consumed without cutlery. Canapes are served as on skewers, and laid out on some basis: crackers, tartlets, sliced fruits and vegetables. Our recipes are created by professional chefs and include detailed preparation instructions and photographs of the finished dishes.
"I don't know about you, but I've completely given up slider buns. They're so boring compared to waffle fries," admits Ree Drummond. She makes her miniature cheeseburgers without...
A light salad of sweet, ripe tomatoes with garlic, basil, olives, and Parmesan cheese, served with crispy prosciutto slices on garlic toast for a delicious Italian-style appetizer. It...
26 Appetizer Recipes for a Large Group
Start your next weekend with an impressive selection of small bites.
These miniature pinwheel buns, filled with real sausage, Parmesan, and spinach, are perfect as appetizers for a house party. They're easy to make with store-bought dough...
Considering the filling for these stuffed peppers is made with real crab meat, Manchego cheese, and fresh herbs, this appetizer won't last long on the table. Drizzled with homemade...
Creamy, salty Gorgonzola pairs beautifully with honey in Giada De Laurentiis's elegant dessert version of bruschetta. Lightly bake the bruschetta with the cheese to soften the Gorgonzola, drizzle with...
Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta is an elegant appetizer perfect for any holiday, bachelorette party, or buffet. He adds poached shrimp to a mignonette sauce made from...
Giada De Laurentiis makes this bruschetta using the best the farmers market has to offer this summer. She combines baby corn, ripe peaches, fragrant basil, and fresh, spicy chili peppers...
Use leftover hot dog buns to make these bruschettas, a simple, inexpensive appetizer for at-home parties. Duff Goldman spreads the buns with a soft, herbed cheese, sprinkles...
Valerie Bertinelli makes bruschetta inspired by the muffuletta, a classic New Orleans sandwich topped with several Italian cheeses and deli meats, including salami and mortadella. Each serving...
31 Easy Appetizer Recipes for Any Occasion
Whether you're making cocktails for your friends or hosting a grand dinner party, these little appetizers are sure to impress your guests.
Pears are poached in grappa, an Italian grape brandy, and acquire a spicy sweetness that is perfectly complemented by zesty fresh arugula and salty pieces of Italian speck ham. Appetizer...
This appetizer consists of clams in their half shells, baked under a layer of breadcrumbs with bacon and sweet peppers. It's named "Casino" after the hotel of the same name in...
Jeff Mauro makes his spring bruschetta with toasted Italian bread, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and grilled asparagus, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Instead of vinegar...
Giada De Laurentiis seasons classic tomato bruschetta with homemade spicy honey, made from Calabrian chili paste, honey, and a pinch of salt. Leftover spicy honey can be used in...
Molly Yeh gives bruschetta a more vibrant flavor by adding a traditional antipasti ingredient—giardiniera, Italian pickled vegetables with a distinctly tart, spicy flavor. She slices a loaf...
These bruschettas are a unique and sophisticated toast. Savory toasted bread rubbed with garlic, creamy ricotta, sweet honey-roasted tomatoes, and smoky eggplant on...
17 Amazing Appetizers for a New Year's Eve Party
Start your New Year's Eve party with some fantastic appetizers.
Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that will brighten up any celebration. They're easy to make, all the ingredients are readily available and inexpensive, and they look impressive, especially when you pipe the filling...
Surprise your guests with a unique way to serve tacos – in edible tortilla bowls. You'll need a standard metal muffin pan. Insert the tortillas and bake until...
These stunning Mediterranean-style crostini will be a hit at your next party. The homemade tapenade is made with a blend of green and black olives and sweet peppers.
These juicy, flavorful meatballs are a delicious combination of ground beef, yogurt, chutney, breadcrumbs, and spices, creating a tandoori-inspired flavor. Serve...
Make a sweet cherry tomato chutney, a South Indian favorite, and serve as an appetizer on toasted baguette slices with a slice of melting taleggio cheese. The chutney's sweet and spicy flavor...
Canapés with miniature stuffed peppers are an appetizer for any occasion, whether a holiday or a casual house party. Their sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of tartness pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks...
These savory tartlets are a stunning appetizer for any holiday or house party. The shortcrust pastry bases are filled with caramelized fried onions, topped with a beaten egg, and...
These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs are served as an appetizer on skewers. Fry them until crispy, then pierce each one with a skewer or toothpick, dip in chili sauce, and roll in...
Although these rolls don't contain rice or fish and taste more like sandwiches, they're still fun to make, especially with kids. Giada De Laurentiis presented two variations – prosciutto and...
Looking for an appetizer that will please all your guests? A sure-fire option for any occasion: these ricotta toasts with homemade pesto. Compared to store-bought pesto, homemade pesto is much more...
These delicious crackers are made with store-bought salt dough. To ensure they're flat, even, and crispy, they need to be baked with a second baking sheet on top. Crackers baked this way...
This simple, one-bite appetizer will captivate all your guests. Grape tomatoes stuffed with blue cheese, bacon, and green onions require no baking and are served fresh. The key touch is the spicy...
Hot sauce and blue cheese give deviled eggs a zesty, Buffalo-style flavor. Before stuffing, soak the egg whites briefly in hot sauce and mash the blue cheese...
Miniature Dinner
Less is more when it comes to dinner, which can be filled with a rich palette of interesting flavors.
Shishito peppers are a great appetizer for a house party. They're the perfect size and easy to eat without utensils. Fill each one with salty, nutty Manchego cheese, wrap each...
Small Spanish snacks, also known as tapas, are served with wine or beer when guests drop by, as well as in many bars in Spain. Marinated piquillo peppers filled with goat cheese and cheese...
Marinated Peppadew peppers are filled with rolled soppressata slices, basil, and blue cheese for a delicious Italian-style appetizer that pairs perfectly with wine. Add...
For a quick and delicious appetizer, fill marinated Peppadew peppers with soft, herbed goat cheese, piping it with a pastry bag. If you don't have a pastry bag, use a regular plastic bag...
Large mushroom caps are filled with fontina cheese, pine nuts, and golden raisins, then baked until crispy on top. An elegant appetizer for a special occasion. For this recipe...
If you're looking for a unique way to serve tequila at your party, consider jalapeño popper shots. Jalapeños are transformed into edible shot glasses for tequila and lime juice. It'll be...
These miniature towers are made with cucumber slices, which make a great substitute for tartlets, making for a low-calorie appetizer. Pipe a savory cheese cream onto the cucumbers, add...
These delicious puff pastry tartlets with roasted pumpkin, pesto, and melty cheese are a perfect treat for any holiday. The kale, pecan, and roasted garlic pesto sauce can be made...
"When fava beans are in season, there's nothing more delicious! The combination of fava beans and a creamy, cheesy green pea spread makes for a perfect appetizer," says Anne Burrell. Top spring crostini with...
A beef steak, generously seasoned with coarsely ground black pepper and sea salt, is pan-fried until golden brown and piquant, then thinly sliced and served as an appetizer for...
For your next party, make these miniature sandwiches that will captivate your guests with their combination of flavors. Pumpernickel slices are served with wild boar sausage, fried wild...
These sausage balls are the perfect combination of cheese, meat, and biscuit. To make them, you'll need a dry mix for making scones or potato pancakes. Mix it in equal parts with...
Beef tenderloin pieces simmered in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce with pineapple and onions creates a juicy, delicious appetizer for any occasion. This recipe is suitable for both the slow cooker and...
Snacks on a stick
Party appetizers are even more fun when served on a stick!
Cheese Party Appetizers: Cheeseballs and Cheese Logs
Having guests? These delicious appetizers are easy to serve—and even easier to eat.
Wedding appetizers served in spoons
Borrow an idea from wedding caterers and serve appetizers on spoons! Whether you're planning a wedding or hosting a party
7 Cheese Cracker Appetizers
Cheese crackers—a favorite part of the lunchbox and a treat in grandma's kitchen—are one of the most wonderful snacks in the world. The classic combination doesn't
















































